20 Topics for Debate

Here are 20 topics to discuss with a friend or group. Practise agreeing and disagreeing even if you have to argue against something you actually believe in. One way to have fun with this is to make up a bunch of cards that say agree or disagree. Each person has to pick up a card and then the topic is read out. It is more fun to have a debate this way because you don't have to play your true self. Try to continue each discussion for at least five minutes. Use the expressions that you learned, including agreeing, disagreeing, asking for opinions, interrupting, etc.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Swimming in the ocean is better than swimming in a public pool.

Alcohol should be illegal.

Children should provide room and board for their aging parents.

Studying grammar is more important than practising conversation skills.